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Monthly Archives: May 2016
On Death
I used to think of death as: delete file and empty trash. Now I think of it more as: make back-up copy and meet the Programmer.
Posted in Culture, For Pastors and Teachers, Humor, Mitchellaneous
Tagged computer, death, eternity, funny, God, programmer
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The Wishing Map 14
Originally posted on Mitch Teemley:
Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter Three: Aviar (continued) Previously: Like her brother, Gina stood on the Map and promptly disappeared. ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ Zack slept…
Posted in Culture, Story Power, The Wishing Map
Tagged danger, falling, fantasy, fear, helpless, rat, Uol
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Set Others Free
What is it that God requires? Is it the careful construction of houses of holiness in which to live apart from those who are ‘unclean’? Is it the strict observance of religious ordinances and fasts? “You ‘humble’ yourselves by observing … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged bondage, fasting, freedom, God, Isaiah 58:5-6, justice
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Fool’s Odyssey 13
To read Fool’s Odyssey from the beginning, click here. Chapter Three: My Life of Decadent Sensualism in Paris (Continued) Previously: The Fool’s life of joyful hedonism stood him up. ↔ The waiter brought chicken and the drippy frites, and then some more wine, … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Fool's Odyssey, Humor, Memoir, Poetry, Story Power
Tagged drunk, pot, reincarnation, wine
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The Wishing Map 13
Originally posted on Mitch Teemley:
Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter Three: Aviar (continued) Previously: Saved from what had seemed certain death, Zack fell asleep on a mountaintop. ⇔ ⇔ ⇔…
Posted in Culture, Humor, Story Power, The Wishing Map
Tagged death, fear, hope, loss, magic, wish
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Magnum Opus
I feel a sense of connection to great artists when I view their work. I feel an even deeper sense of connection to The Artist when I view His work. Creation does not limit or “contain” God. But it does reveal his character … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, For Pastors and Teachers, Religion/Faith
Tagged art, beauty, character, creation, God, Psalm 19:1, revelation
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Fool’s Odyssey 12
To read Fool’s Odyssey from the beginning, click here. Chapter Three: My Life of Decadent Sensualism in Paris (Continued) Previously: After fantasizing about a beautiful stranger, the Fool arrived in Paris–alone. ↔ The train was all done. It was like a … Continue reading
It’s My Birthday
God gave me breath this morning, and continues to give me breath after breath after breath. What’s to be done with such an extravagant spendthrift, but to love Him?
Posted in Culture, For Pastors and Teachers, Mitchellaneous, Religion/Faith
Tagged birthday, God, hope, joy, life, love
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The Wishing Map 12
Originally posted on Mitch Teemley:
Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter Three: Aviar (continued) Previously: Zack’s fall into Ismara continues… ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ How had it happened? He thought back: he’d been in…
Posted in Culture, Story Power, The Wishing Map
Tagged adventure, cloud, death, falling, life, magic
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